Date: 01/15/2005

Number: 1

In mid January, on a frigid day that was about 20 degrees here in Ocean City, NJ, my American Holly tree became the local dining hall for 50-60 Robins and many Starlings. They were puffed up against the cold wind looking twice their size. For 2 days they ate every single red berry on my 25 ft. Holly. Red splattered droppings covered everything on my front porch, but I was thrilled to see them get their fill especially when so cold. Our neighborhood has lost seven old maritime Hollies in the past 4 years due to development. All those berries are gone for the birds. But our tree provides some food and we are happy to help our bird friends.


Peaches

Ocean City, NJ

Latitude: 39.3 Longitude: -74.6

Observed by: Peaches
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